Senior Rock Mechanic Engineer

1 month ago


Pretoria, South Africa Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

Knight Piésold Southern Africa is rapidly expanding, and we are currently looking for an Engineering Geologist to join our team in Pretoria.
Minimum Requirements

- Must have a BSc. Honours in Engineering Geology.
- Registration as a Professional (Pr. Sci. Nat.) is a must.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in geotechnical investigations or similar geotechnical projects.
- Must have experience with Rock modelling (ie. RS2 or Plaxis).
- Mining ticket experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

- Geotechnical investigations
- Identification of laboratory testing methods
- Technical report writing
- Client liaison whilst conducting fieldwork.
- Consult geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection.
- Assist with the design of built structures, using specialised computer software or calculations.
- Collate data and produce reports.
- Plan detailed field investigations by drilling and analysing samples of deposits/bedrock.
- Advise on and test a range of construction materials, for example, sand, gravel, bricks and clay.

If you meet the requirements set out above and are keen to join our dynamic organisation, please email a detailed CV and a motivation letter to recruit@knightpiesold.com by 12 November 2024.
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Our Employee Value Proposition
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:

- A 103-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.
- A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.
- A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.
- Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.
- Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications.
- Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.
- Merit-based promotional structure.
- Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.
- Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.
- Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.
- Latest use of technology and software programmes.
- Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.
- Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.
- A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.
- Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.
- A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward.
- A highly lucrative performance bonus system.
- A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle.
- A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental health.
- Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard.
- Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge.
- Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.



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